Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature

This study evaluates the effectiveness of diode laser therapy, specifically the Biolase Epic X at 940 nm and 0.8–1 W, in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP) for treating generalized periodontitis. <b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: A 32-year-old man underwent full-m...

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Main Authors: Teodora Tene, Anca Maria Fratila, Vasile Calin Arcas, Mihai Sava, Corina Roman-Filip
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author Teodora Tene
Anca Maria Fratila
Vasile Calin Arcas
Mihai Sava
Corina Roman-Filip
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description This study evaluates the effectiveness of diode laser therapy, specifically the Biolase Epic X at 940 nm and 0.8–1 W, in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP) for treating generalized periodontitis. <b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: A 32-year-old man underwent full-mouth disinfection and laser-assisted periodontal therapy, with follow-up at six months. <b>Case Presentation</b>: Significant improvements were observed, including reductions in bleeding on probing from 20% to 5%, in mean probing depth from 2.3 mm to 2.1 mm, and in clinical attachment level from −2.8 mm to −2.2 mm. Radiographic analysis showed a stabilization of bone loss and an 80% improvement in pathological sites. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings indicate that diode laser therapy is an effective adjunct to SRP, enhancing periodontal health outcomes with minimal post-operative complications.
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spelling doaj-art-8ca4fa2b69394024bada0ba8541fa1e22025-08-20T02:01:19ZengMDPI AGReports2571-841X2024-12-017410910.3390/reports7040109Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant LiteratureTeodora Tene0Anca Maria Fratila1Vasile Calin Arcas2Mihai Sava3Corina Roman-Filip4Doctoral School, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, RomaniaFaculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, RomaniaDoctoral School, Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, RomaniaFaculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, RomaniaFaculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, RomaniaThis study evaluates the effectiveness of diode laser therapy, specifically the Biolase Epic X at 940 nm and 0.8–1 W, in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP) for treating generalized periodontitis. <b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: A 32-year-old man underwent full-mouth disinfection and laser-assisted periodontal therapy, with follow-up at six months. <b>Case Presentation</b>: Significant improvements were observed, including reductions in bleeding on probing from 20% to 5%, in mean probing depth from 2.3 mm to 2.1 mm, and in clinical attachment level from −2.8 mm to −2.2 mm. Radiographic analysis showed a stabilization of bone loss and an 80% improvement in pathological sites. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings indicate that diode laser therapy is an effective adjunct to SRP, enhancing periodontal health outcomes with minimal post-operative complications.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/7/4/109diode laser therapyperiodontal diseasescaling and root planing
spellingShingle Teodora Tene
Anca Maria Fratila
Vasile Calin Arcas
Mihai Sava
Corina Roman-Filip
Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature
Reports
diode laser therapy
periodontal disease
scaling and root planing
title Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature
title_full Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature
title_fullStr Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature
title_full_unstemmed Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature
title_short Diode Laser with Scaling and Root Planing for Treating Generalized Periodontitis: Case Report and Analysis of the Relevant Literature
title_sort diode laser with scaling and root planing for treating generalized periodontitis case report and analysis of the relevant literature
topic diode laser therapy
periodontal disease
scaling and root planing
url https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/7/4/109
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